Movement

Calibre 18.72

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1929 – 1941

Lignes 17.75
Mounting Diameter 39.7
Thickness 6.8
Frequency (vph) 18,000
Jewels 18
Power Reserve 38
Complication Chronograph
Power Manual
Shape Round
Size Pocket

Notes

Development of the 18.72 began with the intention of making a slimmer and smaller pocket watch Chronograph movement. The basic version of the movement had a 30 minute counter and did not have instantaneous jumping minutes. Like its predecessor, the 19.73 a bevy of versions were produced over the years including a simpler stop second version similar in concept to the 12.68Z Stop. Regular production of a Rattrapante version started in 1943. There was also a central minutes version of the movement that required several new unique components. One 36,000 vph version was made out of the first 1928 example of the 18.72. A 1/100th stopwatch without time only components was also made that derived from this calibre.